Amaryllidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Asparagales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 354 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Allium sacculiferum Maxim.
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Zephyranthes candida Herb.
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Allium scilloides Douglas ex S.Watson
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Allium rosenorum R.M.Fritsch
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Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Verschaff.
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Allium bisceptrum S.Watson
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Allium narcissiflorum Vill.
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Brunsvigia josephinae (Redouté) Ker Gawl.
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Allium longispathum Redouté
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Narcissus papyraceus Ker Gawl.
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Allium angulosum L.
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Allium atrorubens S.Watson
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Amaryllidaceae plants belong to the Asparagales order in the Plantae kingdom. One named cultivar is Clivia miniata 'Kirstenbosch Splendour', bred by Graham Duncan, which is featured on the cover of the 2013 Kirstenbosch centenary book. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Amaryllidaceae is classified in the order Asparagales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. It is distinguished by deep pink to red flowerheads that measure roughly 12 to 15 inches long.
Yes, some Amaryllidaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Amaryllidaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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